Author name: Kirsten Propitius

Tropomi measurement of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the atmosphere above the Netherlands.
Space Technology

01 October 2022

Blog: The Netherlands loses battle for space

5 years ago on 13 October 2017, climate satellite instrument Tropomi was launched – a great day for the Netherlands and crucial for global climate research. The instrument, which maps the entire Earth’s atmosphere every day, was the icing on the cake for a progressive and innovative Dutch space policy. We led the way in […]
Competency-based maintenance training
Training and Simulation

23 September 2022

R&D case: Competency-based maintenance training

Development of maintenance training as a result of changed regulations The challenge The development of the European Military Aviation Regulations (EMAR) resulted in changes in the Dutch military aviation regulations. The content and levels of the maintenance type training for the F-16, AH-64D, CH-47D/F and the NH-90NFH therefore needed to be updated. Moreover, the training […]
Training and Simulation

17 September 2022

R&D case: Augmented reality for maintenance training

Problem-based training with increased trainee activity The challenge KLM expressed the need for more innovative training media to modernize and improve maintenance training. The solution The result of the project is a modernised, problem-based maintenance training design that enhances understanding of the systems and system interaction. This design comprises less traditional instruction and more trainee […]
NH-90 Full Mission Flight Trainer Evaluation
Training and Simulation

16 September 2022

R&D case: NH-90 Full Mission Flight Trainer Evaluation

Evaluation of NH-90 simulation device compliance The challenge The purpose is to perform evaluations of the compliance of the NH-90 simulation devices with their respective regulations and/or standards. The NH-90 simulation can be split into two separate devices that can be used separately for specific crew training and combined for full mission flight training. The […]
Mission Landing Zones (MILZ) project
Defence and Security

14 September 2022

R&D case: Small and silent drones for mission landing zone reconnaissance

Small and silent drones for mission landing zone reconnaissance. Selecting a good landing zone in an uninhabited area requires a good and extensive exploration of the terrain by specialists. This is a time-consuming activity that sometimes has to be done in silence. Possible locations are identified using digital maps and satellite data, but that data […]
Virtual Reality training made easy for both trainee and instructor.
Training and Simulation

07 September 2022

R&D case: Virtual Reality training JLV 360

Virtual Reality training made easy for both trainee and instructor The challenge Shooting 360° videos is easy and is being used more and more to familiarise and even train people in various situations by immersing them using virtual reality goggles. Supporting flight training using these 360° videos in combination with VR goggles, however, is more […]
NLR Testrig
Maintenance and Repair

25 August 2022

Softer landings thanks to project ALGesMo: Advanced Landing Gear Sensing and Monitoring

As a passenger on an aircraft, the moment of landing is always full of emotions: the excitement as the objects on the ground start getting bigger and bigger; the runaway coming closer and closer; then -always a bit unexpectedly- the moment of touchdown. And let’s be honest a sigh of relief to be back on […]
Additive Manufacturing (AM) for metal manufacturing
Construction and Manufacturing

25 August 2022

Collaboration is the key ingredient in additive manufacturing

A broad and effective implementation of additive manufacturing technologies requires collaboration. This is essential to enable multidisciplinary projects typical of additive manufacturing, where different phases need to be covered  from conceptual design to certification of a 3D printed part. But next to a technical collaboration, the co-operation and interaction between end-users, manufacturers and researchers is […]
Formulation of training and simulation vision including a roadmap for implementation.
Training and Simulation

24 August 2022

R&D case: Swiss Armed Forces simulator portfolio rationalisation

Formulation of training and simulation vision including a roadmap for implementation The challenge Many nations are facing the question of what to do with their end-of-life simulators and how to ensure their replacements will be more (cost-) effective, efficient, and future-ready. The Swiss Armed Forces are investigating possible options for developing a new portfolio of […]